October 17 - 23, 2016

Each week UA Crossroads provides a list of upcoming opportunities to engage the rich diversity of identities and experiences at UA. If you are interested in having an event included,  please contact the Crossroads office at 348-6930  or  email us at crossroads@ua.edu.

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An Evening at Global Café:  How to Talk with Your Child’s Teacher Tuesday, October 18 5:00 - 7:00 pm Global Café, an initiative of The University of Alabama Center for Community-Based Partnerships Everyone with an interest in our local schools is invited to meet local educators at Global Café. Professionals who work in children’s education will talk about their schools and the children they serve. An opportunity for questions and conversation will follow. Refreshments at 5:00 pm; Program at 5:30 pm. Free and open to the public. For more information  please check our website globalcafe.ua.edu, or call Beverly Hawk at 348-7392.

UPCOMING AND ONGOING EVENTS

5th Annual ALAHEDO Diversity Conference Alabama Association of Higher Education Diversity Officers Ways to Register Deadline: October 17, 2016 Online: Click Here  or Purchase Orders and Checks: Print Attached Registration Form and mail to: UAH Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Student Services Building, Suite 320 1201 John Wright Drive Huntsville, AL 35899 Hotel Info: Hampton Inn & Suites Huntsville/Research Park Area Last Day to Reserve Room is October 7th, 2016! Click Here 710 Cabela Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806 Guest Code: ALAHEDO Directions to UAH: Click Here Temporary Parking Permits will be emailed prior to conference

To See Justice Done: Letters from the Scottsboro Trials Monday, October 24 12:00 - 1:00 pm 109A Gorgas Library Please join the Alabama Digital Humanities Center (ADHC) on Monday, October 24, for the launch of “‘To See Justice Done’: Letters from the Scottsboro Trials,” an online scholarly resource for researching social justice and African American history.

Inclusive Campus Breakfast Wednesday, November 2 8:30 am 3125 Ferguson Center - Anderson Room Each month at the breakfast, students, faculty, and staff gather to explore new ideas and hear updates about efforts devoted to making UA more inclusive and welcoming.  Come join a workgroup or start your own!ext Link

International Spouse Group Every Tuesday Throughout the Academic Year 9:30 - 11:30 am 105 B.B. Comer Hall The International Spouse Group is specifically designed to bring together the spouses of international students, faculty, staff and scholars for activities and interaction. This group is open to the wives or husbands of international students, faculty, staff, as well as American spouses who are interested in making international friendships. We provide support in adjustment and acculturation while living and learning in the U.S. For any questions or general interest, please visit the ISG page at http://is.ua.edu/programs-activities/international-spouse-group/ Contact Info: International Services, international@ua.edu, 205-348-5402

Alabama Students Without Borders Presents:  Charlas con Cafe Every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:00 pm  at the Ferguson Center Starbucks. Drop in for an hour, enjoy a cup of coffee, and practice your Spanish. The table will be marked with a Latin American Flag.

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